Hybrid Assistant Underwriter – Property & SME

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Progress across the Ardonagh family

Gain professional CII qualifications

Pension scheme

24-hour wellbeing support

Discounted gym memberships

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to work

1 day volunteering

ACT donation matching

Spotlight Awards

Job summary

Ardonagh Group in Colchester is looking for an Assistant Underwriter to join Breeze Underwriting. You will underwrite and administer risks for UK SME property & business combined, in a market-facing role with brokers.

We will support your development toward CII qualifications, with training and a path to progression across the Ardonagh family. The role is hybrid with regular reviews and a commitment to high service standards.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and administer risks across new business, renewals and midterm adjustments within Delegated Underwriting Authority limits.
• Trade confidently and effectively to meet business targets and deliver exceptional service to our broker partners.
• Develop and enhance your technical skills, continuously progressing your underwriting licence and product knowledge.
• Deliver high-quality underwriting in line with our Quality Control framework.
• Produce accurate, compliant documentation across all stages of the underwriting process.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships
• Contribute positively to ongoing business development, growth, and change initiatives.
• Ensure all activities meet Group business standards, service standards, and regulatory requirements.

Job description

Ardonagh Group in Colchester is looking for an Assistant Underwriter to join Breeze Underwriting. You will underwrite and administer risks for UK SME property & business combined, in a market-facing role with brokers.

We will support your development toward CII qualifications, with training and a path to progression across the Ardonagh family. The role is hybrid with regular reviews and a commitment to high service standards.